Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

Tuscazoar Raw on June 20, 2026 is a trail event at Camp Tuscazoar with 25K, 50K and 100K options. The course uses a 19 mile and a 12 mile loop to form a figure eight and includes multiple aid stations and crew access.

An evening trail event on June 20, 2026, at Lagoon Picnic Area with a repeatable 5 km loop up to 20 km, chip timing, finisher medals, live bluegrass music, and a beer garden in the Cleveland Metroparks.

A *5K* mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio featuring 20 plus obstacles with regular and Xtreme options, participant medals and T shirts, competitive age group awards, and a 10% donation of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

El Matador Trail Races on June 20, 2026 at Wooster Memorial Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile trail loops through varied park terrain and creek crossings. The field is limited to 200 runners and proceeds support Friends of Wooster Memorial Par..

On June 28, 2026 at Brecksville Reservation, Buckeye Trail features trail races of 25k and 50k as part of the Ohio Endurance Series. The 50k began in 1994 and is recognized as Ohio's oldest trail 50k.

A trail 5K and one mile run at Wooster Memorial Park on July 4, 2026, with part of entries supporting The Friends Wooster Memorial Park. Finishers receive a custom hat and the 5K awards top three male and female finishers.

Akron Trail Marathon on July 11, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K routes that leave downtown and run along the Towpath into Summit Metro Parks with limestone trail sections and rugged hills.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

An 8 km night trail run at Two Creeks Conservation Area on July 18, 2026, combining singletrack, roots and a horror-themed atmosphere. Presented by The RUNEGADE Podcast, with a portion of proceeds supporting local trails.

A second annual cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center with a 5K and a 1-mile family walk. The course includes grass, gravel and a short wooded trail, with entertainment and midday food trucks during the Home Days Event.

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a family farm in Glenmont, Ohio on August 1, 2026, with trails under old growth timber and through prairie. Free camping and parking are available near the start and finish area.

A 5K Run and Walk on a private airfield runway in Malvern, Ohio. The course uses hard packed grass, is managed by Run to You Racing, and has registration April 1 to June 15 with a $25 fee.

Trail races of 5 and 10 miles take place on 8 August 2026 at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Registration opens in November 2025 and fees vary by distance.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

An approximately 203 mile out and back road run from Walnut Beach to Wellsville, OH, with about 6,000 ft of climb and 70 miles of rolling hills. Open road format with no official aid stations and optional crew support.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.